Analyzing the Role of Malnourishment in Malocclusion: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Malocclusion is defined as an occlusion in which there is malrelationship between the arches in any of the three planes or anomalies in tooth position beyond normal limits, the etiology being multifactorial. Malnutrition may also be allied to malocclusion, predominantly crowding, due to insufficient space for the teeth to erupt in the correct place.

Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the role of diet as an etiological factor in the occurrence of malocclusion.

Assessment of Knowledge about Ergonomics and Determining Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists: An Original Research.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are commonly occurring disorders nowadays. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining MSDs in dentists and to assess knowledge about ergonomics.

Materials And Methods: This questionnaire study was conducted among 460 dental professionals of different age groups.

Comparative Evaluation of Internal Margin Adaptation and Integrity of Class I Preparations using Two Composites: An Study.

Aim And Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal margin adaptation and integrity of Class 1 preparations using two composites types (bulk fill/conventional) with two placement methods (4/2 mm increments).

Materials And Methods: Class 1 preparations of 4 mm × 4 mm dimensions were made on 30 extracted human mandibular molars. They were randomly divided into three groups; among them, in Group 1 ( = 10), cavities were filled with SureFil SDR Bulk Fill, Group 2 ( = 10) cavities were filled with Filtek Bulk Fill of 4 mm increments in both groups, and in Group 3 ( = 10), cavities were filled with conventional composite Filtek Z350 with 2 mm increments.

Impairment of olfactory and gustatory sensations in severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus) disease.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus) disease had first appeared in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and since then, it has emerged as a global threat to humanity. An early diagnosis and isolation are the most significant measures required to prevent its spread. Recent anecdotal evidence has suggested impairment of olfactory and gustatory sensations associated with corona virus disease (COVID-19).

Does Cavity Disinfectant Affect Sealing Ability of Universal Self-etch Adhesive?

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate 2% chlorhexidine disinfectant (CHX), chitosan, and octenidine dihydrochloride (as cavity disinfectants) on microleakage in cavities restored with universal self-etch adhesive.

Materials And Methods: Eighty extracted human permanent premolars were selected. Class V cavities were prepared on the facial surface of each tooth.

Assessment of Remineralization Capacity of Various Remineralizing Agents on Artificial Enamel Lesions Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope: An Study.

Aim And Objective: The present study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of diverse remineralizing agents on artificial enamel lesion using confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM).

Materials And Methods: Totally 80 mandibular premolars which were single rooted were included. All teeth were suspended in a demineralizing solution to create artificial enamel lesions on the exposed enamel.

Management of parotid fistula and Frey's syndrome with Botulinum neurotoxin type A.

The common cause of parotid fistula is parotid gland surgery and is frequently due to injury to the gland rather than to the duct. The frequency of postparotidectomy fistula is 14%. Other causes include facial trauma, congenital anomalies of the parotid gland, malignancies originating from the parotid gland and infections.

Habit-associated salivary pH changes in oral submucous fibrosis: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Salivary pH plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of various oral diseases and conditions. Chewing of areca nut and various tobacco products changes salivary pH.

Aim: The aim of the study was to measure the effect of habitual chewing of areca nut and various tobacco products on salivary pH.

Prevalence of anxiety, stress, and depression among health care and nonhealth-care professionals in India.

Background: The psychological impact of anxiety, stress, and depression among health care and nonhealth-care professionals in India contribute significantly to the global burden of mental illness in the world. Impaired mental health and stress influence the efficiency and productivity of work. Long-term professional stress among individuals can lead to chronic illness, increased blood pressure, and many systemic disorders.

Childhood dental fear in children aged 7-11 years old by using the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale.

In children, dental fear is not only associated with fear of pain or invasive procedures, but it is also correlated with separation from parents or confronting unfamiliar people or environments. The Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) was developed to evaluate dental fear in children, and this scale is now used across the world for evaluating dental fear. The aim of this study was to evaluate dental fear in children between 7-11 years of age and to find out the association between caries and fear of dental treatment.

GLUT-1 Expression: An Aid in Complementing the WHO Oral Epithelial Dysplasia Grading System.

Aim And Objectives: The clinicopathologic parameters alone are not sufficient to precisely predict if oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) remain unchanged, i.e., without any malignant changes, regress, or advance to oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC).

Articaine as an alternative in lidocaine allergy: Case report of a seventy year old male patient.

Introduction: Allergy to lidocaine is extremely rare but if it occurs, one should switch to an alternative drug and discontinue the use of lidocaine so that adverse consequences do not occur.

Presentation Of Case: We present the case of a 70 year old male patient who had come to our department to undergo extraction of his decayed teeth under local anesthesia.

Discussion: He had history of allergy to lidocaine.

Effect of Green Tea Extract Mouthrinse and Probiotic Mouthrinse on Salivary pH in a Group of Schoolchildren: An Study.

Aim And Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of probiotic and green tea mouthrinse on salivary pH.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted over a period of 1 month among 40 healthy schoolchildren aged between 6 and 8 years. The subjects who fulfilled inclusion criteria were selected and randomly divided into two groups, namely probiotic and green tea groups.

Yoga as a holistic approach for stress management in Oral Cancer patients. A prospective study.

Background And Aims: Oral cancer has been ranked as the sixth most common cancer globally. It has been reported to be increasing in incidence especially, in the southern parts of Asia which chiefly includes, India. Diagnosis of oral cancer is followed by a vigorous and highly morbid treatment protocol which drastically impacts the patient's quality of life.

The medicolegal importance of establishing human identity by using dactyloscopy and rugoscopy: A comparative study.

Background: Palatal rugae are irregular and asymmetric mesenchymal ridges that extend in a lateral direction away from the incisive papilla and mid-palatine raphe. Their unique characteristics and environmental stableness justify their inclusion in forensic investigations. Dermatoglyphics or fingerprint patterns are epidermal ridges, which are genetically controlled and are specific to an individual.

Cancer stem cells and field cancerization of head and neck cancer - An update.

Oral cancer results due to multiple genetic alterations that transform the normal cells in the oral cavity into neoplastic cells. These genetic changes in a particular tumor field lead to a rapid expansion of preneoplastic daughter cells producing malignant phenotype but the malignancy results due to such genetic changes occurr over several years. The morphological changes in these transformed cells help in the diagnosis of malignancy.

Coexistence of hyperparathyroidism and peripheral giant cell granuloma of the jaw: A rare case report.

Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) known as "giant cell epulis" is a benign, reactive exophytic gingival lesion that accounts for less than 10% of all gingival lesions. PGCG affects females more than males with middle age predilection. Till now the etiology of PGCG remains unclear but various factors that can cause PGCG include poor oral hygiene, food impaction, following an extraction, dry mouth, hormonal disturbance, and hyperparathyroidism.

Correlation between dermatoglyphics and dental caries in children: A case-control study.

Background: Dental caries is a microbiological disease affecting teeth which has both genetic as well as environmental factors. Dermatoglyphics is the study of fingerprint patterns and is also genetically determined. This study is aimed to determine a correlation between dermatoglyphic patterns and caries susceptibility among children.

Preparedness among dental professionals towards COVID-19 in India.

Introduction: novel corona virus infection has become a public health crisis leading the world to a standstill including dentistry. However, since the dental services cannot be stopped for a long period it is important that dentist be fully prepared before resuming their services. Therefore, the current study was carried out for evaluating knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) along with perceived barriers to practice dentistry during pandemic.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: A review.

Lymphomas constitute the third most common neoplasm in head and neck region arising from the lymphoreticular system. Malignant lymphomas are divided into Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). NHL comprises approximately 5% of head and neck malignancies and displays a wide range of appearances comparable with Hodgkin's disease.

Effect of heat sterilization and chemical method of sterilization on the polyvinyl siloxane impression material. A comparative study.

Background: Dental impression is a crucial part of the process of constructing a well-fitting prosthesis. In the clinical scenario, impressions can act as a vehicle for the transfer of bacteria and fungi. Therefore, an attempt was made to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of the newly introduced polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impression material upon autoclaving and comparing it to the traditional means of chemical disinfection.

Comparative evaluation of role of hs C -reactive protein as a diagnostic marker in chronic periodontitis patients.

Background And Aim: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a type I acute phase protein, which can increase up to 1000 fold after the onset of a stimulus. It is a phylogenetically highly conserved plasma protein with homolog in vertebrates and many invertebrates that participate in systemic response to inflammation. Serum C-reactive protein levels are raised in patients with myocardial infarction and periodontitis, providing a potential mechanism to link destructive periodontal disease with an increased risk for other atherosclerotic complications.

Tumor markers in oral cancer: A review.

Tumor markers are the substances produced in response to the presence of cancer either by the body itself or by the cancer cells. These markers mostly are the proteins that are produced at a greater rate by the cancer cells. Increased levels of these substances can be detected in urine, blood, or body tissues of the patients with certain types of cancer.